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Native American Literature
Oral and Written Traditions
American Literature
Grade 11
By: Lisa Curatola
Technology IntegrationRationale: • The study of Native American Literature goes far beyond
written customs. Their history is based on oral traditions passed on from generation to generation. I believe it is important to incorporate technology into this lesson so that students can physically hear their voices and see the genuine passion that Native Americans have regarding their history.
• Students can experience Native American culture through the use of video clips, images, online news articles, and podcasts.
Internet Content
• All material used for this lesson was obtained from reputable sources. Most of my research was based off of websites from government agencies or private organizations.
• Each site was carefully reviewed for appropriate content and relevancy.
Internet Podcast
(Click on the picture above to access the “Talking Feather Radio” podcast)
Internet Video
Inspiration
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MajorThemes
CeremonyBy: Leslie Marmon Silko
Displacement
TheImportance
ofStorytelling
Connectionto the Land
Tayo
Betonie
Tayo
"They sent me to this place afterthe war. It was white. Everythingin that place was white. Exceptfor me. I was invisible" (Silko
113).
"I always wished I had dark eyeslike other people. When they lookat me they remember things thathappened. My mother" (Silko 92).
"...we invented whitepeople; it was Indian
witchery that made whitepeople in the first place"
(Silko 122).
"At first they all laughedbut this witch said
Okaygo ahead
laugh if you want tobut as I tell the story
it will begin to happen"(Silko 124-5).
"As far as hecould see, in alldirections, the
world was alive"(Silko 205).
"The mountain couldnot be lost to them,
because it was in theirbones..." (Silko 204).
Teaching MaterialsThe Native American TricksterAcross2. A wolf spirit from the Inuit tribe.4. A raccoon spirit from the Abenaki tribe.5. A shape shifter and clown from various tribes.7. A rain cloud clown from the Navajo tribe.9. A famous trickster from Hopi and Zuni tribes.Down1. A clown from the Lakota Sioux tribe.3. A race of tricksters from the Crow tribe.6. A Bird like hero from the Cree tribe.8. A shape shifter spider spirit from the Lakota Sioux tribe.
www.puzzlemaker.com
Teaching Materials
This is a free app from http://www.teachersfirst.com. It gives students the opportunity to work together on projects outside of the classroom. Students can talk, share files, work on presentations, etc.
Teaching Materials
This website generates a booklist based on a given topic. Clicking on the picture above will direct you to a Native American booklist for students ranging from K-12 grades.
Internet Resources
• Connecticut State Library
– This page is a good resource for students to learn about the different Native American tribes located in Connecticut. Students may be asked to research one of the listed tribes and present the information to their class.
Internet Resources
• Smithsonian Education: American Indian Heritage
– This website provides various tools that teachers can use to find supplemental material for their class, such as Native American music, literature, and lesson plans.
Internet Resources
• Native American Literature
– The Britannica Online Encyclopedia provides information on Native American Literature, both oral and written. This is a good site to use when providing background material prior to engaging in a particular piece of literature.
Subject-Specific Resource
This website is a great resource for both teachers and students. It is comprised of lesson plans, activities, mobile app suggestions, etc. It contains resources based on subject area and grade levels.
Uses of the Internet
Dictionary.com is a great reference to use when reading and writing for an English class. There is a mobile app that students can download that provides a “word of the day” as well as unlimited access to the dictionary.
Bartleby.com gives viewers free access to thousands of books and resources, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and quotations.
Web 2.0Glogster is a social media tool allowing students and teachers to publish their own graphical blogs, also known as “Glogs.” Individuals can upload videos, text, pictures, etc. to create posters regarding the topic of their choice.
